US Bridges

Mo 45 S over Pedee CR

Fair

Platte County, Missouri · S 12 T 53 N R 36 W · Structure no. 5431

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,789
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 45 S over Pedee CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 45 S over Pedee CR in Platte County, Missouri. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,789 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,799 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesMo 45 S
CrossesPedee CR
LocationS 12 T 53 N R 36 W
RouteState Highway 45
Coordinates39.42015, -94.89401
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,789 (2024)
Projected traffic14,799 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 45 S over Pedee CR built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 45 S over Pedee CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 45 S over Pedee CR carry?

About 7,789 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Mo 45 S over Pedee CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mo 45 S over Pedee CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.